DLP TM PROJECTOR. MODEL HC4000 User Manual HC4000. This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.

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1 DLP TM PROJECTOR MODEL HC4000 User Manual HC4000 This User Manual is important to you Please read it before using your projector

2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NOTE: SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE WARNING Use the attached specified power supply cord If you use another power supply cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception Use the attached RGB cable with this equipment so as to keep interference within the limits of an FCC Class B device This apparatus must be grounded DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS WHEN THE PROJECTOR IS IN THE POWER ON MODE CAUTION Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/ Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75 When using the projector in Europe: COMPLIANCE NOTICE This projector complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 2004/108/EC EMC Directive and 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive The electro-magnetic susceptibility has been chosen at a level that gains proper operation in residential areas, on business and light industrial premises and on small-scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of the buildings All places of operation are characterised by their connection to the public low voltage power supply system WARNING Use the attached RGB cable with this equipment so as to keep interference within the limits of an EN55022 Class B device Please follow WARNING instructions EN-

3 Contents Important safeguards4 Preparing your projector6 Using the remote control8, 9 Setting up your projector10 Viewing video images14 Viewing computer images22 Menu operation25 Adjusting projected images31 Advanced features35 Replacing the lamp36 Maintenance39 Troubleshooting40 Indicators44 Specifications45 Note: This symbol mark is for EU countries only This symbol mark is according to the directive 2002/96/EC Article 10 Information for users and Annex IV, and/or to the directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users and Annex II Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury (0,0005%), Cd: cadmium (0,002%), Pb: lead (0,004%) In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products, batteries and accumulators Please, dispose of this equipment, batteries and accumulators correctly at your local community waste collection/ recycling centre Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in! Declaration of Conformity Model number: HC4000 Trade name: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Responsible party: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc 9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA USA Telephone number: +1-(949) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Trademark, Registered trademark DLP TM, Digital Micromirror Device, DMD, and BrilliantColor TM are all trademarks of Texas Instruments HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders EN-

4 Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Instructions All operating instructions must be followed Cleaning Unplug this projector from the wall outlet before cleaning it Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning Attachments and equipment Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury Water and moisture Do not use this projector near water or in contact with water Accessories Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the projector Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, ensuring reliable operation of the projector and to protect it from overheating Do not block these openings or allow them to be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or bookcase Ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 10 Power sources This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your appliance dealer or local power company 11 Power-cord protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and points where they exit from the appliance Do not put the power cord under a carpet 1 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock 1 Objects and liquids Never push objects of any kind through openings of this projector as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector 14 Servicing Do not attempt to service this projector by yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 15 Damage requiring service Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: (a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged (b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the projector (c) If the projector does not operate normally after you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to its normal operation (d) If the projector has been exposed to rain or water (e) If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged (f) If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service 16 Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure that the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or parts having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards 17 Safety check Upon completion of any service or repair to this projector, ask the service technician to perform safety checks determining that the projector is in a safe operating condition EN-4

5 Important safeguards (continued) WARNING: Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector It might cause fire or electric shock In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer Never remove the cabinet This projector contains high voltage circuitry An inadvertent contact may result in an electric shock Except as specifically explained in the User Manual do not attempt to service this product by yourself Please contact your dealer when you want to fix, adjust or inspect the projector Do not modify this equipment It can lead to fire or electric shock Do not keep using the damaged projector If the projector is dropped and the cabinet is damaged, unplug the projector and contact your dealer for inspection It may lead to fire if you keep using the damaged projector Do not face the projection lens to the sun It can lead to fire Use correct voltage If you use incorrect voltage, it can lead to fire Do not place the projector on uneven surface Place the projector on a leveled and stable surface only Please do not place equipment on unstable surfaces Do not look into the lens when the projector is operating It may hurt your eyes Never let children look into the lens when it is on Do not unplug the power cord during operation It can lead to lamp breakage, fire, electric shock or other trouble It is best to wait for the fan to turn off before turning the main power off Do not touch the air outlet grille and bottom plate, which become hot Do not touch them or put other equipment close to the air outlet grilles because they become hot during operation The heated air outlet grilles and bottom plate may cause injury or damage to other equipment Also, do not put the projector on a desk that is easily affected by heat Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector is operating Heat, dust, etc may blow out of it and hurt your eyes Do not block the air inlet and outlet grilles If they are blocked, heat may be generated inside the projector, causing deterioration in the projector quality and fire Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc) and flammable aerosols near the projector Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown because the temperature inside the projector rises very high while the lamp is illuminating Do not use the projector with condensation on it It can lead to breakdown or other failure Place of installation For safety s sake, refrain from setting the projector at any place subjected to high temperature and high humidity Please maintain an operating temperature, humidity, and altitude as specified below Operating temperature: between +41 F (+5 C) and +95 F (+35 C) Operating humidity: between 30% and 90% Never put any heat-producing device under the projector so that the projector does not overheat Do not install the projector to a place that is unstable or subjected to vibration Do not install the projector near any equipment that produces a strong magnetic field Also refrain from installing near the projector any cable carrying a large current Place the projector on a solid, vibration free surface; otherwise it may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product Do not stand the projector; it may fall, causing serious injury and damage to the projector Slanting the projector more than ±10 (right and left) or ±15 (front and rear) may cause trouble or explosion of the lamp Do not place the projector near air-conditioning unit, heater, or humidifier to avoid hot or moist air to the exhaust and ventilation hole of the projector COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could void the user s authority to operate this equipment COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 EN-5

6 Preparing your projector What s included in the box AC power cord 1 RGB cable for PC for US J for EU J for UK J J Remote control 1 User Manual/Quick Start up (English only) 1 Safety Manual/Quick Start up 1 CD-ROM (with User Manual) 2 Battery 1 Lens cap 1 Lamp replacement attachment Important: The attached power cords are to be used exclusively for this product Never use them for other products Inserting the batteries into the remote control Remove the back lid of the remote control Check the polarity (+), (-) of the batteries, and set them correctly, inserting their (-) side first If the battery is inserted from the (+) side first, inserting the (-) side is difficult because the coil spring end hits on the battery side If the battery is forced in this way, the outer label of the battery may get ripped and it may cause a short-circuit and heating Attach the back lid Important: Use two size-aa batteries (R6) Replace the two batteries with new ones when the remote control is slow to respond Removing the batteries from the remote control Remove the back lid of the remote control and take out the batteries Caution: Use of a battery of wrong type may cause explosion Only Carbon-Zinc or Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide type batteries should be used Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations Batteries may explode if misused Do not recharge, disassemble, or throw them in fire Be sure to handle the batteries according to the instructions Load the batteries with its positive (+) and negative (-) sides correctly oriented as indicated on the remote control Keep batteries out of reach of children and pets Remove the batteries, if the remote control is not used for a long time Do not combine a new battery with an old one If the solution of batteries comes in contact with your skin or clothes, rinse with water If the solution comes in contact with your eyes, rinse them with water and then consult your doctor EN-6

7 Preparing your projector (continued) Overview FOCUS ring ZOOM ring Control panel Air inlet grille Remote control sensor (Front) Air outlet grille Terminal board Adjustment feet Lock bar (SECURITY ANCHOR) Attach a chain, etc to this lock bar to anchor the projector Lamp cover Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns Control panel HC Power button POWER indicator MENU button STATUS indicator ENTER button AUTO POSITION / p button HDMI / COMPUTER / t button q button VIDEO/ u button Important: While the menu or the screen for the keystone adjustment or password entry is being displayed, the HDMI / COMPUTER, VIDEO, and AUTO POSITION buttons function as the t, u, and p buttons respectively Terminal panel VIDEO IN and S-VIDEO IN terminals COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) HDMI IN terminal (HDMI 19-pin) SERIAL terminal (Mini DIN 8-pin) Used for projector control by computer Contact your dealer for details TRIGGER terminal Used for the optional electric screen Power jack EN-7

8 Preparing your projector (continued) Bottom side 1 Adjustment feet Remote control ON ( I ) button 2 COMPUTER button 3 HDMI button 4 COMPONENT button 5 AV MEMORY buttons 6 ENTER button 7 MENU button 8 CONTRAST button* 9 BRIGHTNESS button* 10 GAMMA button* 11 SHARPNESS button* 12 COLOR button* 13 COLOR TEMP button* 14 COLOR MANAGEMENT button 15 p, q, t, u buttons 16 VIDEO button 17 S-VIDEO button 18 AUTO POSITION button 19 ASPECT button 20 OFF ( ) button * : See below for the picture quality adjusting buttons Important: When you press any button on the remote control, the buttons on the remote control are lit Wait approx 6 seconds after releasing the button to turn them off Using the picture quality adjusting buttons When you press any of the picture quality adjusting buttons, the screen for adjusting the picture quality appears Adjust the picture quality by pressing the t and u buttons The picture quality adjustment can be made alternatively in the IMAGE menu (See page 26) Items in the menus are shown in parentheses below CONTRAST (CONTRAST) Adjusts the contrast of the projected image BRIGHTNESS (BRIGHTNESS) Adjusts the brightness of the projected image COLOR TEMP (COLOR TEMP) Selects one of the preset color temperatures Adjustment of USER mode is also available (See page 32) GAMMA (GAMMA MODE) Selects one of the preset gamma mode Adjustment of USER mode is also available (See page 33) SHARPNESS (SHARPNESS) Adjusts the sharpness of the projected image COLOR (COLOR) Adjusts the color thickness of the projected image EN-8

9 Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control Front of projector Rear of projector Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fluorescent lamps Otherwise, the remote control may malfunction If there is an inverter-operated fluorescent lamp near the remote control, the remote control operation may become unstable When you use the remote control too close to the remote control sensor, the remote control may not work correctly Operate the remote control within a distance of 10 m (30 feet) from the projector, pointing the IR beam at the remote control photo-sensor (front or rear) of the projector When operating the remote control, keep the distance from the remote control to the projector via the screen within about 5 m (15 feet) The operable range of the remote control, however, depends on the characteristics of the screen Reception angle Vertical directions Vertical directions (ceiling mount) EN-9

10 Setting up your projector Setting up the screen Install the screen perpendicularly to the projector If the screen can not be installed in such a way, adjust the projection angle of the projector (See page 12) Install the screen and projector so that the projector s lens is placed at the same height and horizontal position of the screen center Do not install the screen where it is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting Light directly reflecting on the screen makes the projected images washed-out and hard to view SCREEN SIZE You can keep the image display area within the screen by setting SCREEN SIZE in the ADVANCED MENU of IMAGE menu according to the aspect ratio of the actual screen Select 16:9 when the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9 or 4:3, and select CINEMA SCOPE (235:1) when the aspect ratio is 235:1 (CinemaScope) When setting SCREEN SIZE to CINEMA SCOPE (235:1): CinemaScope size movies are projected in the full screen Set ASPECT in the FEATURE menu to 16:9 when displaying Vista-size images In this case, they are squeezed horizontally When ASPECT in the FEATURE menu is set to AUTO and 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, or 1080i/p signal is input, the part for displaying subtitles is not projected To display subtitles, reset SCREEN SIZE to 16:9 and adjust the image position using VERTICAL LOCATION in the ADVANCED MENU of the IMAGE menu (To display the menu on the screen, adjust SHUTTER(U) in the SIGNAL - USER menu to position the menu) Screen size and projection distance Refer to the following tables to determine the screen size and projection distance The figures in the tables are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements Screen size SH (Height of the projected image) SW (Width of the projected image) Hd Center of the lens Projection distance (L) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9 Screen size Projection distance (L) Diagonal size Height (SH) Width (SW) Shortest (Wide) Longest (Tele) Hd inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm Projection distance changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in the ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu The table above is in the case of 16:9 Depending on the installation conditions, warm air that is emitted from the exhaust vents may flow into the intake vent, causing the projector to display TEMPERATURE!! and then stop projecting images EN-10

11 Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance (continued) Screen size B SH (Height of the screen) H (Height of the projected image) B SW (=W) (Width of the projected image) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3 When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, the positional relation between the projected image and the screen is as shown on the right Refer to the following table for installation When the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 Screen size (4:3) Size of the projected image (16:9) Black space Projection distance (L) Diagonal size Height (SH) Width (SW) Height (H) Width (W) (B) Shortest (Wide) Longest (Tele) inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm Projection distance changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in the ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu The table above is in the case of 16:9 When the aspect ratio of the screen is 235:1 (CinemaScope) Screen size (235:1) Projection distance (L) Diagonal size Height (SH) Width (SW) Shortest (Wide) Longest (Tele) inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm Projection distance changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in the ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu The table above is in the case of CINEMA SCOPE (235:1) Hd Hd EN-11

12 Setting up your projector (continued) Correcting skewed or distorted image For the best projection, project images on a flat screen installed at 90 degrees to the floor If necessary, tilt the projector using the two adjustment feet on the bottom of the projector 1 Tilt up the projector to the appropriate angle Rotate the adjustment feet for fine adjustment Screen Adjustment feet Important: Don t transport the projector with its adjustment feet extended Otherwise the adjustment feet may be damaged When fine streaks are seen on projected images This is due to interference with the screen surface and is not a malfunction Replace the screen or displace the focus a little (See page 18 or 23 for focus adjustment) When projected images are distorted to a trapezoid When the screen and the projector are not placed perpendicularly to each other, projected images become trapezoidal If you cannot make the projector and the screen perpendicular to each other by mechanical adjustments, adjust keystone With the INSTALLATION menu: (See page 26 for menu setting) 1 Display the INSTALLATION menu Select KEYSTONE by pressing the or button Equalize the widths at the top and bottom of the screen by pressing the t or button, viewing the screen To cancel the menu: 4 Press the MENU button several times opt INSTALLATION KEYSTONE 0 Press the t button AV MEMORY 1 Press the button When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the adjustment value is indicated Note that this value doesn t mean a projection angle The allowable range of the adjustment value in the keystone adjustment varies depending on the installation condition, Input signal and aspect settings in MENU When the keystone adjustment takes effect, the resolution decreases In addition, stripes may appear or straight lines may bend in images with complicated patterns They are not due to product malfunctions When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type of input signal When the keystone adjustment is performed, the displayed image may be distorted Depending on the installation conditions of the projector and the screen, a perfect rectangular image and the proper aspect ratio may not be obtained EN-12

13 Setting up your projector (continued) Front projection, ceiling mounting For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector Ask a specialist for installation For details, consult your dealer The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage caused by use of any non-recommended ceiling mount kit or installation of the ceiling mount kit in an improper location When using the projector mounted on the ceiling, set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR INVERT See page 27 When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, images may appear darker than those projected in the case of tabletop mounting This isn t a product malfunction Ask your installation specialist to provide an A/C power switch When you do not use the projector, be sure to shut down the main power by the switch Do not install the projector where the exhaust vents are exposed to air emitted by an air conditioning Such installation may cause a breakdown Do not install the projector near a fire alarm because it emits hot air from its exhaust vents Rear projection Ask a specialist for installation For details, consult your dealer For rear projection, set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR See page 27 Caution: Placing the projector directly on a carpet impairs ventilation by the fans, causing damage or failure Put a hard board under the projector to facilitate ventilation Place the projector at least 50 cm (or 20 inch) away from the wall to prevent the air inlet grille and the air outlet grilles that emit hot air from being blocked Do not use the projector in the following locations and manners, which may cause fire or electric shock In a dusty or humid place In a sideways position, or with the lens facing down Near a heater In an oily, smoky, or damp place such as a kitchen In direct sunlight Where the temperature rises high, such as in a closed car Where the temperature is lower than +41 F (or +5 C) or higher than +95 F (or +35 C ) Important: Do not apply force to the lens, because the lens may be damaged Be sure to use this projector at an altitude of less than 1500 meters TRIGGER terminal The TRIGGER terminal on the rear of the projector is a terminal that outputs a 12 V signal to control an externally connected device (electric screen) when images are projected Ring (NC) (Ground 0 V) TRIGGER To externally connected device Tip (12 V) To use the TRIGGER terminal, set TRIGGER OUT to SCREEN or ANAMORPHIC in the INSTALLATION menu (The factory default is OFF See page 27 for details) Use the following steps to change the setting With the INSTALLATION menu: (See page 26 for menu setting) 1 Display the INSTALLATION menu Select TRIGGER OUT by pressing the p or q button Select SCREEN or ANAMORPHIC by pressing the t or u button To cancel the menu: 4 Press the MENU button Caution: Do not use the signal output from the TRIGGER terminal as a power for other devices Do not link the TRIGGER terminal with an audio terminal of other device because that device may be damaged The rated current for the TRIGGER terminal is 200 ma If you use a current exceeding this rating, a failure may occur For information about electric screens, please contact screen manufacturers EN-13

14 Viewing video images A Connecting the projector to video equipment When the projector and the connected devices are located too close to each other, the projected image may be affected by their interference See the owner s guide of each device for details about its connections Preparation: Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the video equipment are turned off Basic home theater system connection Video player DVD player Set-top box or digital tuner EN-14

15 Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to a video player, etc Video player, or the like Video cable (option) To VIDEO 2 To video output 1 IN terminal terminal 1 Connect one end of the optional video cable to the VIDEO IN terminal of the projector Connect the other end of the video cable to the video output terminal of the video equipment S-video cable (option) To S-VIDEO 1 IN terminal Video player, or the like 2 To S-video output terminal When the video equipment is equipped with the S- video output terminal, make the connection as follows: 1 Connect one end of the optional S-video cable to the S VIDEO IN terminal of the projector Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S- video output terminal of the video equipment Also read the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected Contact your dealer for details of connection When a TV tuner or VCR is connected: When you use this projector with a TV tuner or VCR connected, no image may appear or a message of NO SIGNAL may appear on the screen when you change the channel via any channel that is not being received In such a case, set the channels of the TV tuner or VCR again To avoid such symptom, use the TV tuner or VCR with its channel skip function (that is a function not to display channels that are not being received) enabled Connecting to a DVD player or HDTV decoder To connect this projector to video equipment that has component video output terminals, such as a DVD player, use the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals Component cable (option) Y PB/CB PR/CR PR/CR PB/CB Y DVD player or HDTV decoder The terminal s names Y, PB, and PR are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connected The terminal s names vary depending on the connected devices Images may not be projected correctly depending on the type of the DVD player you use Though it may take some time before an image is displayed on the screen depending on the type of the input signal, such symptom is not a malfunction When connecting a HDTV decoder having RGB output terminals, set COMPUTER INPUT to RGB in the SIGNAL menu EN-15

16 Viewing video images (continued) Connecting to video equipment having a HDMI terminal You can project high-quality images by connecting the HDMI IN terminal of this projector to video equipment having a HDMI output terminal In addition, this projector supports HDCP and is able to receive encrypted digital video data that are output from DVD players Select HDMI as the input source HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), developed by Intel Corporation, is a method to encrypt digital video data for the purpose of copy protection HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is fully backward compatible with computers, displays and consumer electronics devices incorporating the DVI standards This projector can be linked with video devices equipped with HDMI output terminal However, with some of them, this projector may not display any image or not operate correctly If this projector doesn t display any image or not operate correctly, see the operation manual of the video device for its connection When you use the video equipment other than HDMI conformity product, the image may not be projected properly Use of a long cable may decrease the quality of projected images Connection (for video equipment having an HDMI terminal) Use a commercially available HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable Some cables may not be connected correctly depending on the size and shape of their connectors To connect to the video device using a HDMI Signal Distributor, make sure to use the HDMI Signal Distributor compliant with the HDMI 13 Deep Color Standard If you use the HDMI Signal Distributor not compliant with the HDMI 13 standard, this projector may not display any image or not operate correctly Equipment having an HDMI terminal To audio output terminals Audio cable (option) To audio input terminals To HDMI terminal HDMI (with HDMI logo) cable (option) To HDMI IN terminal When you connect this projector and a Digital device (such as a DVD player) via the HDMI terminal, black color may appear dark and deep, depending on the type of the connected device This depends on the black level setting of the connected device There are two kinds of methods to digitally transfer image data, in which different black level settings are employed respectively Therefore, the specifications of the signals output from DVD players differ, depending on the type of the digital data transfer method they use Some DVD players are provided with a function to switch the methods to output digital signals When your DVD player is provided with such function, set it as follows EXPAND or ENHANCED NORMAL See the users guide of your DVD player for details Set INPUT LEVEL of ADVANCED MENU in the IMAGE menu depending on the device to be used EN-16

17 Viewing video images (continued) B Plugging in the power cord In order to ensure the safety in case of trouble with the projector, use an electrical outlet having an earth leakage breaker to supply the power to the projector If you do not have such outlet, ask your dealer to install it 1 Plug the attached power cord into the power cord inlet of this projector Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet Earthing terminal 2 1 Power cord (example) One of power cords for the US, Europe and UK is provided appropriately This projector uses the power plug of three-pin grounding type Do not take away the grounding pin from the power plug If the power plug doesn t fit your wall outlet, ask an electrician to change the wall outlet In case that the power cord for the US is provided with this projector, never connect this cord to any outlet or power supply using other voltages or frequencies than rated If you want to use a power supply using other voltage than rated, prepare an appropriate power cord separately Use V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fire or electric shock Do not place any objects on the power cord or do not place the projector near heat sources to prevent damage to the power cord If the power cord should be damaged, contact your dealer for replacement because it may cause fire or electric shock Do not modify or alter the power cord If the power cord is modified or altered, it may cause fire or electric shock Caution: Plug in the power cord firmly When unplugging, hold and pull the power plug, not the power cord Do not plug in or out the power cord with your hand wet It may cause electric shock EN-17

18 Viewing video images (continued) C Projecting images Preparation: Remove the lens cap Turn on the power of the connected video equipment STATUS indicator POWER indicator ON ( I ) button HDMI button COMPONENT button S-VIDEO button VIDEO button p, q, t, u buttons HC4000 HDMI / COMPUTER / t button POWER button VIDEO/ u button 1 Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down sufficiently, the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged (The STATUS indicator blinks green) After the fan stops rotating, press the POWER button to turn back on the POWER indicator Press the POWER button on the projector or ON ( I ) button on the remote control It may take about one minute for the lamp to light up The lamp fails to light up on rare occasions In such a case, wait for a few minutes and then try again Do not cover the lens with the lens cap while the lamp is on After the POWER button is pressed, the image may flicker before the lamp becomes stable This is not a product malfunction The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on When the LOW LAMP MODE has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1 minute The projector starts warming up when the POWER button is pressed During the warm-up process, images may appear dark and no commands are accepted By blinking red, the STATUS indicator indicates that the lamp should be replaced soon Replace the lamp when the STATUS indicator blinks red (See page 44) Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring 4 Select an input source Press the VIDEO or HDMI/COMPUTER button on the projector or the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT or HDMI button on the remote control that is corresponding to the terminal in use The input source is switched between VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT every time you press the VIDEO button on the projector The input source is switched between COMPUTER and HDMI every time you press the HDMI/COMPUTER button on the projector The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal format (The selected signal format is displayed on the INFORMATION menu) You cannot change the input source while the menu is being displayed Though it may take some time before an image is displayed on the screen depending on the type of the input signal, such symptom is not a malfunction Some images become easier to view when the setting of aspect ratio is changed (See page 20) When this projector is connected with an HDMI device supporting HDCP, such as a DVD player, image is not displayed correctly at the time of switching the input source on rare occasions In such cases, switch to other input source and then switch back to the HDMI input source When COMPONENT is chosen as the source, images supplied from the computer may flicker Press the t or u button on the remote control to reduce flicker, if it occurs (Fine adjustment) 5 Adjust the position of the projector to keep an appropriate projection distance with which images are projected in their specified sizes EN-18

19 Viewing video images (continued) 6 7 Adjust the position of the projector so that the projector and the screen are perpendicular to each other (See page 10) When the projector cannot be positioned perpendicularly to the screen, adjust the projection angle (See page 12) Adjust the image size by turning the zoom ring If necessary, adjust the focus and zoom again To stop projecting: STATUS indicator POWER indicator OFF ( ) button HC4000 POWER button 8 Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control A confirmation message is displayed To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button 9 Press the POWER button on the projector or the OFF ( ) button on the remote control again The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode In this standby mode, the STATUS indicator blinks green 10 Wait about 90 seconds During this period of 90 seconds in the standby mode, the intake fan and exhaust fan rotate to cool the lamp The lamp can t be lit again for 1 minute after turning off the projector for safety purpose It will take another 1 minute for the STATUS indicator to go out If you want to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator goes out, and then press the POWER button The air outlet fans rotate faster as the temperature around the projector rises Do not unplug the power cord while the STATUS indicator is blinking Unplugging the power cord immediately after use may cause a lamp breakdown Though the fan makes loud sound during cooling, such symptom is not a malfunction 11 Unplug the power cord from the outlet The POWER indicator will go out If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off To light the lamp again, press the POWER button If the lamp doesn t light up immediately, repeat pressing the POWER button two or three times If it should still fail to light up, replace the lamp Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it from dust EN-19

20 Viewing video images (continued) Setting the aspect ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image) Change the setting according to the type of the input video signal : Signal size : Image area Original image size Setting 4:3 16:9 ZOOM1 ZOOM2 STRETCH ANAMORPHIC1 ANAMORPHIC2 Aspect ratio changes depending on the input signal Squeezed image is expanded to 16:9 CinemaScope image is enlarged and displayed together with subtitles Vista image is enlarged and displayed together with subtitles Image is enlarged to 16:9 while the center aspect ratio remains unchanged This mode is suitable for viewing 235:1- size images using the anamorphic lens This mode is suitable for viewing 16:9- or 4:3-size images or images input from personal computers using the anamorphic lens 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p 4:3 image (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, and PC) PC signal Squeezed 4:3 (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p) 4:3 CinemaScope (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p) Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title Sub Title 4:3 Vista image (480i, 576i, 480p, 576p) 16:9 image (720p, 1080i, 1080p) 235:1 image Bold frames are recommended modes When ASPECT is set to AUTO, an optimum aspect ratio is automatically selected depending on the input signal When ASPECT is set to ZOOM1, ZOOM2 or ANAMORPHIC1, display position can be changed with p or q button on the remote control OVER SCAN in the SIGNAL menu is not available in the STRETCH mode Display pattern changes according to the setting of SCREEN SIZE in the IMAGE menu The table above is in the case of 16:9 This projector is equipped with a function to change the aspect ratio If you select an aspect ratio that is inconsistent with that of the input signal, images around the screen edges may be hidden or deformed When viewing original video works reflecting the authors intentions, you are recommended to keep their aspect ratios unchanged It may be an infringement of the rights protected by the copyright law to project images compressed or enlarged by changing the aspect ratio in public areas, such as inside and outside shops and hotels, for commercial or public viewing purposes When SCREEN SIZE of ADVANCED MENU is set to CINEMA SCOPE(235:1) in the IMAGE menu, STRETCH, ANAMORPHIC1 and ANAMORPHIC2 cannot be selected for ASPECT EN-20

21 Viewing video images (continued) How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1 Press the ASPECT button Every time the ASPECT button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from AUTO to 4:3, 16:9, to ZOOM1, to ZOOM2, to STRETCH, to ANAMORPHIC1, to ANAMORPHIC2, and back to AUTO Some modes are not available with certain signals With the FEATURE menu: (See page 26 for menu setting) 1 Display the FEATURE menu Select ASPECT by pressing the p or q button Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the t or u button To cancel the menu: 4 Press the MENU button FEATURE AUTO DISPLAY Important: When a 4:3 or 235:1 (CinemaScope) image is kept displayed for a long time before displaying 16:9 image, the afterimages of the black bars may appear on the 16:9 image screen (See page 41) opt ASPECT PASSWORD AV MEMORY 1 EN-21

22 Viewing computer images A Connecting the projector to a computer Preparation: Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the computer are turned off When connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the RGB cables that are connected to the monitor COMPUTER IN/ COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 2 To monitor port RGB cable Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of the projector Connect the other end of the RGB cable to the monitor port of the computer Additional devices, such as a conversion connector and an analog RGB output adapter, are required depending on the type of the computer to be connected When viewing images supplied from an analog-connected computer, press the COMPUTER button on the remote control Turn on the power of the projector before that of the computer Additional devices, such as a conversion connector and an analog RGB output adapter, are required depending on the type of the computer to be connected Use of a long cable may decrease the quality of projected images Also read the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected Images may not be projected correctly, depending on the type of the computer connected Contact your dealer for details of connection About DDC The COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal of this projector complies with the DDC1/2B standard and the HDMI IN terminal comply with the DDC2B standard When a computer supporting this standard is connected to this terminal, the computer will automatically load the information from this projector and prepare for output of appropriate images After connecting a computer supporting this standard to this terminal, plug the power cord of the projector in the wall outlet first, and then boot up the computer B Plugging the power cord Plug the power cord in the same way as described in Viewing video images (See page 17) 1 EN-22

23 Viewing computer images (continued) C Projecting images Preparation: Remove the lens cap Turn on the power of the connected computer STATUS indicator POWER indicator ON ( I ) button COMPUTER button p, q, t, u buttons HC4000 HDMI / COMPUTER / t button POWER button 1 Confirm the POWER indicator lights-up red If the projector was turned off before the lamp had cooled down sufficiently, the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged (The STATUS indicator blinks green) After the fan stops rotating, press the power button to turn back on the POWER indicator Press the POWER button on the projector or ON ( I ) button on the remote control It may take about one minute for the lamp to light up The lamp fails to light up on rare occasions In such a case, wait for a few minutes and then try again Do not cover the lens with the lens cap while the lamp is on After the POWER button is pressed, the image may flicker before the lamp becomes stable This is not a product malfunction The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on When the LOW LAMP MODE has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1 minute The projector starts warming up when the POWER button is pressed During the warm-up process, images may appear dark and no commands are accepted By blinking red, the STATUS indicator indicates that the lamp should be replaced soon Replace the lamp when the STATUS indicator blinks red (See page 44) Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring 4 Select an input source Press the HDMI/COMPUTER button on the projector or the COMPUTER button on the remote control to select COMPUTER The input source is switched between COMPUTER and HDMI every time you press the HDMI/COMPUTER button on the projector Though it may take some time before an image is displayed on the screen depending on the type of the input signal, such symptom is not a malfunction Images may not be projected in the correct position, depending on the type of the input signal In such a case, press the AUTO POSITION button (See page 24) The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal format (The selected signal format is displayed on the INFORMATION menu) You cannot change the input source while the menu is being displayed When COMPUTER is chosen as the source, images supplied from the computer may flicker Press the t or u button on the remote control to reduce flicker, if it occurs (Fine adjustment) 5 Adjust the position of the projector to keep an appropriate projection distance with which images are projected in their specified sizes 6 Adjust the position of the projector so that the projector and the screen are perpendicular to each other (See page 10) When the projector cannot be positioned perpendicularly to the screen, adjust the projection angle (See page 12) EN-23